Performance Series Details

Artists may apply to more than one series (no additional membership fee required).

On the Stage plays host to some of the most accomplished and innovative dance artists from across Canada. Three to six works, approximately 25 minutes-50 minutes in length, will be chosen to be part of two distinct programs. Artists will perform once in the 200-seat Co-operators Hall at the River Run Centre. Honoraria, travel costs, per diems and accommodations will be provided. A minimum of five years of professional choreography experience is required.

In the Park features four works, each approximately 10 minutes long, from professional dance artists. Artists must demonstrate an ability to create works that integrate the chosen site, Exhibition Park, a beautiful and large downtown, community-friendly park with trees, open spaces, a play structure, and other potential locations for site-specific work. Artists perform three times for this family-oriented event, which attracts approximately 700-1000 people. Honoraria, travel costs, per diems and accommodations will be provided. A minimum of five years of professional choreography experience is required.

In the Studio presents dance in an intimate setting, providing an off-the-beaten-path performance opportunity. This venue accommodates 70 patrons. Artists will perform twice. Honoraria, travel costs, per diems and accommodations will be provided. A minimum of five years of professional choreography experience is required.

Youth Moves is open to all Southern Ontario dance companies with performers under the age of 19. Seven or eight works, each under 10 minutes in length, will be chosen. Performances occur on the Sunday of the Festival weekend in the 200-seat Co-operators Hall, River Run Centre.

Local Initiatives, exclusively for local dance artists, pushes the Festival into exciting new directions as we follow their lead. While the performances are curated by the Festival, it is left to the artist to find the venues and format of presentation that would best suit their artistic vision.

The Dance Market is a celebration of all aspects of health, well-being and community. Teachers, performers, healers, individuals, and studios display and demonstrate their talents, while also networking and promoting their businesses to newcomers and veterans of the local dance community. All Dance Market participants must be Dance Associate Members ($50), which provides additional marketing opportunities throughout the year.

The Central Students’ Association (CSA) Nooner performance is presented on the University of Guelph campus. Three professional artists performing in other festival series will be chosen to perform in this free public event, which promotes dance to university students and professors. This series occurs in November and March.

Other. This is the place for you to propose your ideas to enhance the festival experience. For example, are you a circus performer or puppeteer wishing to lead the audience from site to site as part of our In the Park Series? Are you a Hip Hop troupe wishing to hold a late night dance party? We want to hear your ideas and learn what you are working on, as we are open to formatting the Festival to best suit the creative and contemporary work you might be dreaming about.